Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to CAI start from 09:05 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 22:30 with EgyptAir. Overall, you can choose from 46 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Cairo (and perhaps some other great parts of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to CAI flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and CAI:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is R 3,253. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 5,692. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to CAI.
December is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to CAI.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CAI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you should also see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.